Reduction in accrual for interest and penalties
International Flavors & Fragrances Reduction in accrual for interest and penalties increased by 62.5% to $26.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 62.5%, from $16.00M to $26.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Reduction in accrual for interest and penalties shows an upward trend with a 54.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase signals higher risk of tax audits or prolonged disputes, while a decrease indicates successful settlement or favorable audit outcomes.
Detailed definition
This reflects the accrual for interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions or tax underpayments. It re...
Peer comparison
Commonly found in the tax footnotes of large public companies with significant global operations.
other_accrued_interest_or_penalties_related_to_tax_amountsHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $19.00M | $1.00M | $14.00M | $16.00M | $26.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -94.7% | >999% | +14.3% | +62.5% |
| YoY Change | — | -94.7% | >999% | +14.3% | +62.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Flavors & Fragrances's reduction in accrual for interest and penalties?
- International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) reported reduction in accrual for interest and penalties of $26.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has International Flavors & Fragrances's reduction in accrual for interest and penalties changed year-over-year?
- International Flavors & Fragrances's reduction in accrual for interest and penalties increased by 62.5% year-over-year, from $16.00M to $26.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for International Flavors & Fragrances's reduction in accrual for interest and penalties?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), International Flavors & Fragrances's reduction in accrual for interest and penalties has grown at a 54.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.00M to $26.00M.
- What does reduction in accrual for interest and penalties mean?
- The estimated cost of interest and penalties owed to tax authorities for uncertain tax positions.